US Bridges

Newcastle Road over Interstate Route 80

Good

Placer County, California · 03-PLA-080-13.81 · Structure no. 19 0102

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
223 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
8,493
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Newcastle Road over Interstate Route 80 is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Newcastle Road over Interstate Route 80 in Placer County, California. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 years old, older than the California average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 8,493 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,246 by 2045. The structure is 223 ft (68 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesNewcastle Road
CrossesInterstate Route 80
Location03-PLA-080-13.81
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates38.87326, -121.13186
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating53.2 US tons
Inventory rating41.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length223 ft (68 m)
Longest span83 ft (25.3 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.3 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,493 (2013)
Projected traffic22,246 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Newcastle Road over Interstate Route 80 built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is Newcastle Road over Interstate Route 80 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.

How much traffic does Newcastle Road over Interstate Route 80 carry?

About 8,493 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Newcastle Road over Interstate Route 80?

The structure is 223 ft (68 m) long with a longest span of 83 ft (25.3 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Newcastle Road over Interstate Route 80?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.